SIIG 1394 User Manual

1394 PCI Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the 1394 PCI Adapter

The 1394 PCI Adapter is designed to add FireWire
(1394a) interface to your PC or Mac computer for easy
connection to DV camcorders, hard disk drives (self­powered), scanners, printers, and other 1394 devices.

Features and Benefits

• Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000 and

1394 OHCI 1.1 standards

• PCI 2.2 compliant and works in 32/64-bit, 3.3V or

5V PCI slots

• Provides three high-speed firewire ports for

connecting up to 63 devices

• Supports both asynchronous and isochronous data

transfer modes

• Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200,

and 400 Mbps

System Requirements

PC:

• Pentium II or equivalent PC with an available PCI

slot

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

Mac:

• Power Mac computer with an available PCI slot

• Mac OS 8.6 or later

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Package Contents

• 1394 PCI Adapter

• This quick installation guide

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided
below, since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary. Refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.

2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer's
cover.

3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.

4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot push
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.

5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.

6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.

Figure 1. Inserting the PCI Board

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Driver Installation

Please make sure the board is installed before proceeding
with driver installation.

Windows 98SE

1. When Windows boots up, a New Hardware Found
dialog box should appear and the OHCI Compliant
IEEE 1394 Host Controller is identified.

2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard window, click
Next.

3. Choose Search for the best driver for your device,
and click Next.

4. Clear all check boxes, click Next, Next, and Next.

NOTE: If prompted for the Windows 98SE CD,
insert it, then click OK.

5. Click Finish to complete driver installation.

Windows ME

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose
Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended), then click Next.

2. Click Finish and restart Windows to complete
driver installation.

Windows 2000/XP

Windows 2000 and XP will automatically detect and
install the correct driver for the 1394 PCI adapter.

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To verify successful Windows installation:

1. Check Device Manager to verify successful driver
installation.

Windows 98SE/ME: From the main desktop, right
click My Computer, then click Properties. Click
Device Manager tab.

Windows 2000/XP: Right click My Computer, then
click Manage. Click Device Manager.

2. Double click 1394 Bus Controller or IEEE 1394 Bus
host controllers option.

- An IEEE 1394 Host Controller should be displayed.

Mac OS Driver Installation

To ensure proper operation of the 1394 PCI Adapter in
your Mac, some Mac OS require the most current
FireWire software from Apple. Apple's website contains
all the information needed to download and install
FireWire software update. Mac software download URL
is http://www.info.apple.com/support/downloads.html.
When you are at the download page, type in firewire

2.3.3 in the Search for Downloads box, then click GO.

The information below will help you decide whether or
not to download and install the latest FireWire driver
update.

1. Mac OS 9.1, 9.2.x, and Mac OS X or later have
built-in FireWire driver support with the operating
system. No driver installation is needed.

2. Mac OS 9.0.x users should download and install the
FireWire software update version 2.5 or later.

3. Mac OS 8.6 users should download and install the
FireWire software update version 2.3.3.

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Technical Support

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click on
Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. The answers to your problems
could be just a few clicks away.

If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions, you
have an option to submit the problems online to one of our
technical support analysts and we will promptly respond to
you with answers or solutions.

The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product
is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures
below.

1. If it is within the store's return policy period, please
return the product to the store where you purchased
from.

2. If your purchase has passed the store's return policy
period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty card for more information.

Online Store

SIIG offers all of our products online at our company
store. Visit us at http://onlinestore.siig.com to find
our complete line of products, including hard to find
items and accessories (power adapters, cables, upgrade
kits, etc.).

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About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade
manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA
serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers,
FireWire (1394a/b), Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories.
SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.

SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and all products are backed by a 5-year manufacturer
warranty. High-quality control standards are evident by the overall
ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one
of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products
can be found in most computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and
e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through
major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.

PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER

1394 PCI Adapter NN2xxx

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Ave.

Fremont, CA 94538-3152

1394 PCI Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names
used in publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

September, 2003 Copyright ©2003 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.